Introduction

This Statistics Release presents the latest national figures for
Social Care services provided or purchased by Local Authorities in
Scotland. These services give people the support, practical help
and personal care that they need to live as independently as
possible in the community.

The introduction of Self-directed Support (
SDS) means that
everyone eligible for social care and support has the right to
choice, control and flexibility to meet their personal outcomes.
This has resulted in changes to the way that Social Care
information is recorded across Scotland. This report presents
information on the following services:

Home Care

Community Alarm / Telecare and

Direct Payments (now
SDS "Option
1")

A follow-up report on Self-directed Support will be published at
a later date (see the background notes for more information).